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Nearly 37,000 VA employees furloughed or working without pay amid government shutdown
The department’s medical centers, outpatient clinics and veterans centers remain open and are operating normally during the shutdown because of advanced appropriations from Congress, the agency said.
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:52:08 -0400
The department’s medical centers, outpatient clinics and veterans centers remain open and are operating normally during the shutdown because of advanced appropriations from Congress, the agency said.
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:52:08 -0400
Texas maintenance workers poisoned by fentanyl-laced flyer outside library
About 30 minutes after being handed the flyers, which appeared to contain a typed religious message, the employees began feeling shaky, dizzy, and experienced hot flashes.
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:47:49 -0400
About 30 minutes after being handed the flyers, which appeared to contain a typed religious message, the employees began feeling shaky, dizzy, and experienced hot flashes.
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:47:49 -0400
Congressional intern murder suspect allegedly killed 17-year-old girl days after first shooting: police
One of the men accused of killing a congressional intern in Washington, DC, allegedly killed a teen girl just days later, according to police.
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:29:13 -0400
One of the men accused of killing a congressional intern in Washington, DC, allegedly killed a teen girl just days later, according to police.
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:29:13 -0400
Longtime Philadelphia radio DJ Pierre Robert dead at 70: ‘Heavy hearts today’
Longtime radio DJ Pierre Robert, a staple across the Philadelphia airwaves for almost half a century, has died. He was 70.
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:48:49 -0400
Longtime radio DJ Pierre Robert, a staple across the Philadelphia airwaves for almost half a century, has died. He was 70.
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:48:49 -0400
Trump says ‘we have a deal’ with China’s Xi Jinping — calls South Korea summit meeting ‘12’ out of 10
“Great pleasure to see you again,” Xi told Trump as they shook hands ahead of opening remarks at a South Korean air base after nearly a year of tit-for-tat tariff and trade escalations.
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:28:18 -0400
“Great pleasure to see you again,” Xi told Trump as they shook hands ahead of opening remarks at a South Korean air base after nearly a year of tit-for-tat tariff and trade escalations.
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:28:18 -0400
Trump orders Pentagon to ‘immediately’ restart nuclear weapons testing for first time in 33 years to compete with Russia, China
The US has not tested a nuclear explosive since 1992, observing a voluntary moratorium on the practice.
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:08:41 -0400
The US has not tested a nuclear explosive since 1992, observing a voluntary moratorium on the practice.
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:08:41 -0400
Ilhan Omar sent campaign funds to alleged ‘Terrorist University’ tied to anti-Israel nonprofit
A top former Hamas operative praised Birzeit University after a Hamas-affiliated bloc of students won the majority of council elections in 2023.
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:50:28 -0400
A top former Hamas operative praised Birzeit University after a Hamas-affiliated bloc of students won the majority of council elections in 2023.
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:50:28 -0400
Hundreds of dedicated birders flock to Long Island after rare cuckoo bird spotted by golfer
The cuckoo, which has been spotted only four times in the mainland US, is native to Europe and winters in Africa.
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:06:43 -0400
The cuckoo, which has been spotted only four times in the mainland US, is native to Europe and winters in Africa.
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:06:43 -0400
Appeals court blocks order demanding Border Patrol provide daily updates on Chicago immigration enforcement operations
District Judge Sara Ellis had ordered top CBP official Greg Bovino to appear in person at Northern Illinois District court every weekday at 5:45 p.m. to provide a briefing on “Operation Midway Blitz.”
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:28:37 -0400
District Judge Sara Ellis had ordered top CBP official Greg Bovino to appear in person at Northern Illinois District court every weekday at 5:45 p.m. to provide a briefing on “Operation Midway Blitz.”
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:28:37 -0400
‘Vomit’-like stench wafting from trees in California State Capitol Park: ‘Pungent and unpleasant’
The stench is a Capitol offense.
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:10:01 -0400
The stench is a Capitol offense.
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:10:01 -0400
